The Fire Foundation Firefighters Beyond Borders Fund

Launched in 2013 by Foundations Chairman Mike McKendrick, the Firefighters Beyond Borders connects our Firefighters in Arizona with the Firefighting community in Israel to support one another in times of need.

The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation has launched the Firefighters Beyond Borders Fund to support our commitment to our partners in Israel

While the Firefighters in Israel and Arizona wear different badges and speak different languages, there is a unique connection that transcends the border and is shared by all First Responders.

The new Firefighters Beyond Borders Fund will enable us to continue our support when needed. This past Thanksgiving Day 2016, when over 200 fires were burning across Israel, The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation Chairman and Retired Tucson Fire Department Assistant Chief Mike McKendrik received a call from Oshrat Barel, the director of the Tucson Weintraub Israel Center, requesting to contact the 747 Super water fighting tanker out of Marana, just north of Tucson.

BUILDING A GREATER CONNECTION AND IMPACT BEYOND OUR BORDERS

The 2017 Firefighters Beyond Borders program will include new planning guides and resource capacity building. Our vision is to be able to send an even greater number of firefighters next time an emergency occurs.

Our Arizona Firefighters who had the opportunity to travel is Israel in 2016 are deeply grateful that they were able to meet the comrades in Israel and support a friend.

The 2017 Firefighter Wellness Campaign

Invite a Friend to Join the Campaign!

The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation launched the Wellness Campaign to help us keep our services 100% free for our first responders. Our new Skin Cancer and Crisis support services are enabling us to make Firefighter Wellness our #1 Priority.

But we can do it without you. Join the campaign today and show your support.